Sudden loss of rear brakes, no pedal at all. No light on . no ABS warning light or loss of brake pressure light , this is scary and dangerous. After replacing the rear master cylinder for loss of pressure, the repair has not fixed the issue, and remains to do the same thing. The bike has been in the shop to have the ABS and Unified brake system serviced and bled, the issue still remains. after bleeding the brakes 20 times there is air getting into the system every time. Note there is no loss of fluid or leaks, but air keeps getting into the system and causing loss of brakes. This is so terrifying to lose the rear brakes on this big bike. I called the dealership again today as I only put 50 miles on the bike since paying them to fix it, I was reassured they fixed it, in the beginning the owner Tom told me there was a connector issue or a sensor, when I picked it up , he said all was well and they just bled it again.
The worst 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture problems
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- Brakes3
- Lights2
- Acceleration1
- Visibility1
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- Brakes3
- Lights2
- Acceleration1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
- Risk
- Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
Recall number 20V814000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Motorcycle and scooter models equipped with a smart key system are supplied with one smart key (also...
- USB Flash Drive Card / Navigation Not Ready Restoration Procedure
- Tire Pressure Monitor System Sensor Programming
- New Process for Ordering Certain Audio Components
- Star Venture & Star Eluder Infotainment System Software Updating
- Saddlebag Cleaning at PDI
What 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the sideview mirrors failed to adequately provide sideview visibility. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the mirror stims were too short, resulting in the rider obstructing the sideview coverage area. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Code 90 comes up on the dash which is the front brake switch malfunction causing the brake lights to stay on all the time.
Code 90 came up the dash which is the front brake switch malfunction causing the brake lights to stay on all the time and disable the cruise control.
Front brake switch assy failure. Can cause brake light to stay on or not come on. Failure for ABS to work properly. This is common on all ventures and eluders made by yamaha.
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Questions about the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture
Is the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture, close to a typical Redundant Star Venture model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is lights (2).
How many recalls does the 2018 Yamaha Redundant Star Venture have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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